Tyler Reddick Secures Victory at Darlington Despite On-Track Challenges
Tyler Reddick overcame a battery issue and strategic challenges to win the Goodyear 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Darlington Raceway. This marks his fourth victory in six races this season and the twelfth of his career.
Race Recap
Reddick started the race from the pole position in the #45 23XI Racing Toyota. The race saw Brad Keselowski, driving the #6 RFK Racing Ford Mustang, take the lead due to tire management in the abrasive track conditions. Keselowski led 142 of the 295 laps.
Keselowski faced a strong challenge from Kyle Larson in the #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro, but Reddick proved to be the driver to beat. A late-race contact between Chris Buescher (#17 RFK Racing Ford) and Ty Gibbs (#54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) impacted both drivers’ runs.
Reddick’s team employed a strategy of delaying their final pit stop, which proved crucial in providing him with fresher tires in the closing laps. He passed Keselowski with 29 laps remaining and held on for the win.
Final Results
The final top ten finishers were:
- 1. Tyler Reddick (Toyota)
- 2. Brad Keselowski (Ford)
- 3. Ryan Blaney (Ford)
- 4. Carson Hocevar (Chevrolet)
- 5. Austin Cindric (Ford)
- 6. Ty Gibbs (Toyota)
- 7. Daniel Suarez (Chevrolet)
- 8. William Byron (Chevrolet)
- 9. Chris Buescher (Ford)
- 10. Erik Jones (Toyota)
Reddick’s Resilience
Reddick encountered a problem with his car’s battery early in the race, which affected driver aids like cooling fans and his cool suit in the 80-degree temperatures. Despite this setback, he battled back from the rear of the field and utilized a well-executed tire strategy to secure the victory.
Looking Ahead
The NASCAR Cup Series will continue with the next race scheduled for Martinsville next week.